Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Center announces upcoming events

The Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Center has announced some upcoming events for the months of May and June. Everyone is welcome to attend the series of cultural wellness gatherings where participants will learn about the Walking in Balance wellness program (subject to change). Participants can also enjoy a free meal while they make their cultural crafts. Classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

May 8 – Loom beading

May 22 – Round reed earrings

June 2 – Flat reed baskets

June 19 – Gourd decorating

The Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Center is located at 474894 Hwy. 101, Muldrow. Events are supported by Restored Access CN Behavioral Health Prevention. For more information, contact Abraham Bearpaw at 918-525-7178.

A: Main, Main, News

City adopts $91M budget for FY26

Ollie’s Bargain Center coming to Sallisaw

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

June 12, 2025

The City of Sallisaw will be working with a budget of almost $91 million for the fiscal year that ends June 30, 2026, after city commissioners at their monthly meeting Monday adopted a budget for the ...

A: Main, Main, News

Roland Police apprehend armed robbery suspect

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

June 12, 2025

A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery and domestic battery in Fort Smith, Ark. is now in custody after being apprehended last week across the state line in Oklahoma. Kenneth M. Byrd, 28, of...

A: Main

Sallisaw man dies weeks after collision

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

June 12, 2025

A Sallisaw man has reportedly died nearly four weeks after a serious motorcycle crash on Highway 82 near South Indian Road in Keys. The collision, which occurred on the evening of May 2, has now been ...

News

Here’s your sign

June 12, 2025

A high-flying crew, hoisted by a crane, on Wednesday completed installation of signage drawing attention to 7Brew Drive Thru Coffee, Taco Bell and Whataburger, located on South Kerr Boulevard in Salli...

A: Main, Main, News

Today’s the day when superstition is highest

It's Friday the 13th

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

June 12, 2025

Are you superstitious? No? Are you sure? Do you knock on wood or never open an umbrella indoors or never walk under a ladder or avoid breaking a mirror or avoid stepping on a crack in the sidewalk or ...

A: Main, Just Folks, Main, ...

JUST FOLKS

Savannah Cunningham

By JACIE EUBANKS TIMES INTERN

June 12, 2025

Savannah Cunningham, at only 18-years-old, has already attained the crowning achievement of becoming the second runner-up for the Strawberry Queen Pageant during the 78th annual Strawberry Festival in...